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Students interested in floral design careers will have an opportunity to blossom at a new WKU Florist & Floral Design Training Center. WKU’s Board of Regents on Friday approved the purchase of 514 Regents Ave. to house the facility for almost $104,000. Once renovated, it will include a full service floral shop to serve the […]

Dr. Chris Groves, an internationally renowned expert in hydrogeology and water resources, has been appointed as University Distinguished Professor at WKU. Dr. Groves is a professor of geography, director of the Hoffman Environmental Research Institute and director of the China Environmental Health Project. WKU’s Board of Regents approved the five-year appointment Friday. “I certainly appreciate […]

Tom Hiles, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, is leaving WKU to take the same position at Bowling Green State University. Hiles has directed two campaigns since arriving on the Hill in 1998. He talks about his time at WKU in this week’s View from the Hill.

Nine students from across the United States have been conducting research and preparing for graduate school as part of a National Science Foundation program this summer at WKU. The WKU Biology Department’s first NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program will wrap up Aug. 6. Dr. Shivendra Sahi and Dr. Rodney King are directing the grant-funded […]

ATP, also known as Academic Transitions Program, is a must for all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Find out why it’s crucial for new students and their parents in this week’s View from the Hill.

The first day of school is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for the 10th annual WKYU-PBS Pool Party. Bring the youngsters to the Russell Sims Aquatic Park for this “Sunny Day Celebration” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. The first 500 children age 10 and under will receive […]

The Center for Gifted Studies recently held its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute. This summer, 476 teachers from 91 Kentucky school districts, 17 states and three countries participated in the weeklong institute held June 27 to July 2 at WKU. Endorsed by the College Board, The Center’s Advanced Placement Institute offered more than 20 workshops […]